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Bhotekoshi flood estimated to have destroyed around 6,000 homes

The state of Devighat after the Bhotekoshi flood. Kathmandu, September 1 The government estimates that around 6,000 private homes were swept away by the devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers on August 26. The estimate…

Former UK PM Keir Starmer to step down as MP: Report

Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as the Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras, intending to shift his focus towards international issues and enhancing efforts against violence towards women. Having represented the…

Foreign customers highly satisfied with Russian S-400 systems — FSMTC head

Dmitry Shugayev stressed that the S-400 had proven itself to be extremely effective in many theaters of war

IN BRIEF: Senior diplomat on NATO infrastructure northward movement, Russia’s response

Alexander Grushko noted that Russia’s traditional partners in the Arctic do not seem ready to act rationally

SCOTUS allows Trump's ballroom project to continue. And, the Army secretary resigns

The Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump's ballroom project may continue. And, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months on the job. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)

Keir Starmer to stand down as MP

Former prime minister’s departure will trigger byelection in Holborn and St Pancras UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer is to step down as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras, a move that will trigger a byelection in the London…

Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP

The former prime minister said he would now turn his focus to international affairs.

SC quashes FIRs against NEET protesters, but with a caveat for 'hardened criminals'

Government yet to decide how to reopen Krishnabhir section of Prithvi Highway

Kathmandu, September 1 Three days after a section of road subsided, the government remains undecided on how to reopen the Prithvi Highway at Krishnabhir. The Department of Roads said at a press conference on Tuesday that no final decision…

Iran urges US to comply with interim deal after Trump threatens further strikes

DUBAI, Sept 1 - Iran said on Tuesday it would reciprocate if the United States honoured its commitments under a June interim deal on halting their conflict, but tensions remained high after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Tehran…

Salyan families caught between hope and grief after Bhotekoshi flood

Salyan, September 1 For 23-year-old Birendra Rana, the search for his father has taken him from hospitals and police stations in Chitwan and Nuwakot to Rasuwa and Kathmandu. His father, 43-year-old Nim Prakash Rana of Gurudase in Kumakh…

Iran would 'immediately' reciprocate if U.S. returns to June deal: President Pezeshkian

His remarks came as the Strait of Hormuz remained a key point of contention between Iran and the United States, which resumed exchanging fire on August 31 after more than a month of relative calm